According to the latest Climate Vulnerability Index 2021, nine out of the top 10 world’s most vulnerable countries are in Sub-Saharan Africa. Droughts, floods, and irregular rainfall patterns are frequent occurrences, and their impacts are amplified by existing social and economic vulnerabilities. These include deep rural poverty, limited government capacity to respond, and exposure to… Continue reading Courtesy Visit and Community Engagement in Ilotombi, Andoni LGA, Rivers State.
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World Environment Day: Shika Dam Community Awareness Engagement and Tree Planting
Shika Dam village is near a river and dam located in Sabon Gari LGA of Kaduna State, where more than 90% of people living there, including women, are farmers. Nearly 20 years ago, this community was among the few in the LGA with the greatest number of trees; but, as a result of deforestation, desertification,… Continue reading World Environment Day: Shika Dam Community Awareness Engagement and Tree Planting
Building a Circular Economy : The Future of Waste Management and Sustainability in Nigeria
The circular economy is an economic model of resource production and consumption that involves recycling, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and optimally utilizing existing materials and products for as long as possible. In the pursuit of a healthier world, the practice of taking, making and disposing resources can no more be sustainable . The circular economy is… Continue reading Building a Circular Economy : The Future of Waste Management and Sustainability in Nigeria
No One Left Behind: A Consultative Dialogue on Climate Action with People Living with Disabilities
Persons living with disabilities (PLWD) are among the most vulnerable to climate change impacts in the world today. From increasing temperatures to extreme heat, heavy rainfall events, and rising sea levels all over the world, there’s a rising need to ascertain the level of climate change loss and damage impact on vulnerable communities and marginalized people… Continue reading No One Left Behind: A Consultative Dialogue on Climate Action with People Living with Disabilities
Bridging the Gender Gap: How Technology Can Empower Young Girls to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Established by the United Nations, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11th) serves as a special day dedicated to celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of women in science throughout history, showcasing their invaluable contributions to research, innovation, and the advancement of knowledge across the globe as well as breaking down the societal… Continue reading Bridging the Gender Gap: How Technology Can Empower Young Girls to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
SDGs CAMPAIGN AT COMMUNITY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL OZUOBA, RIVERS STATE
In 2015, the United Nations approved the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), to be applicable globally with the aim of actualizing them by the year 2030. These SDGs are a universal commitment that seek to address the most critical issues in the world today such as world hunger, social inequalities, environmental degradation and poverty. In… Continue reading SDGs CAMPAIGN AT COMMUNITY SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL OZUOBA, RIVERS STATE
PORT HARCOURT CLIMATE MARCH, 2023
On Friday, September 15, 2023, a group of Civil Society Organizations led by Sustainable Actions For Nature and Prime Initiative For Green Development, set out on a Climate Awareness March to campaign and sensitize the Nigerian people on the devastating impacts of climate change and the global call for solidarity among the populace in ensuring… Continue reading PORT HARCOURT CLIMATE MARCH, 2023
FARMERS’ DIALOGUE IN SOGHO COMMUNITY, KHANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE
On Monday, August 28, 2023, Prime Initiative for Green Development (PIGD) in partnership with the Center for Sustainable Development Network (CSDevNet) organized and held an epochal Farmers Dialogue in Sogho Community, Khana Local Government Area, Rivers State. Sogho is a rich agrarian community with a large expanse of viable lands and agricultural activities. From our… Continue reading FARMERS’ DIALOGUE IN SOGHO COMMUNITY, KHANA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, RIVERS STATE
#BeatPlasticPollution
Every year, World Environment Day is celebrated on June 5th, the United Nation’s flagship day to raise awareness towards the protection of our environment through policies and actions. This year 2023, marked the 50th anniversary of World Environment Day with a focus on solutions to plastic pollution #BeatPlasticPollution. According to a 2019 report from Voice… Continue reading #BeatPlasticPollution
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023
World Environment Day is marked every year on the 5th of June to celebrate and inspire actions towards the protection of our environment. This international day is one set apart by the United Nations to draw global attention to environmental issues and this year the World Environment Day’s theme is ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’. The focus… Continue reading WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY 2023